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''[[United States|United States]] > [[Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]]''  
''[[United States|United States]] > [[Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]]''  
 
====Brief History====
The following important events affected [[Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]]'s political boundaries, record keeping, and family movements:  
The following important events affected [[Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]]'s political boundaries, record keeping, and family movements:  


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'''1700-1754:''' Welsh, German, and Scotch-Irish groups arrived.  
'''1700-1754:''' Welsh, German, and Scotch-Irish groups arrived.  


1754: The French and Indian War started in western Pennsylvania.  
'''1754:''' The French and Indian War started in western Pennsylvania.  


'''1768-1792:''' The disputed boundaries between Pennsylvania and the neighboring states of Connecticut, New York, Virginia, and Maryland were settled.  
'''1768-1792:''' The disputed boundaries between Pennsylvania and the neighboring states of Connecticut, New York, Virginia, and Maryland were settled.  
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'''1879:''' Richard Henry Pratt founded the Carlisle Indian Schoool at Carlise, one of the most successful schools for Indians in the U.S. The school was abandon in 1918,  
'''1879:''' Richard Henry Pratt founded the Carlisle Indian Schoool at Carlise, one of the most successful schools for Indians in the U.S. The school was abandon in 1918,  
'''1898:'''  Over 300,000 men were involved in the [http://www.loc.gov/rr/hispanic/1898/ Spanish-American War] which was fought mainly in Cuba and the Philippines.
'''1917–1918:'''  More than 26 million men from the United States ages 18 through 45 registered with the Selective Service.  [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_I World War I] over 4.7 million American men and women served during the war.
'''1930's:'''  [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Depression The Great Depression] closed many factories and mills. Many small farms were abandoned, and many families moved to cities.
'''1940–1945:'''  Over 50.6 million men ages 18 to 65 registered with the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selective_Training_and_Service_Act_of_1940 Selective Service]. Over 16.3 million American men and women served in the armed forces during [http://www.worldwar-2.net/ World War II].
'''1950–1953:'''  Over 5.7 million American men and women served in the [http://www.korean-war.com/ Korean War].
'''1950's–1960's'''  The building of [http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/planning/nhs/ interstate highways] made it easier for people to move long distances.
'''1964–1972:'''  Over 8.7 million American men and women served in the [http://www.vietnamwar.com/ Vietnam War].


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The Family History Library has many local histories and handbooks to help you with your research. Sources for studying the history of Pennsylvania include:  
The Family History Library has many local histories and handbooks to help you with your research. Sources for studying the history of Pennsylvania include:  
====Local Histories====
''A Bibliography of American County Histories'' <ref> Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. ([http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&title=A+Bibliography+of+American+County+Histories&pretitle=A+Bibliography+of+American+County+Histories FHL book 973 H23bi])</ref> <ref> [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/12356760&referer=brief_results Worldcat] </ref>


''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress'' <ref> Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress''. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76. ([http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=252458&disp=United+States+local+histories+in+the+Lib%20%20&columns=*,0,0 FHL book 973 A3ka].) </ref> <ref> [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=United+States+Local+Histories+in+the+Library+of+Congress&qt=results_page Worldcat] </ref>
Pennsylvania has the following excellent bibliographic resources for materials on history: 
====State Histories====
Egle, William Henry. ''An Illustrated History of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Civil, Political, and Military from its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time, Including Historical Descriptions of Each County in the State, Their Towns, and Industrial Resources''. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: E. M. Gardner, 1880. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=300066&disp=An+illustrated+history+of+the+commonweal%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974.8 H2eg]; (Not available, sent to cataloging) (film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=300066&disp=An+illustrated+history+of+the+commonweal++ 1697290] item 11.)  
Egle, William Henry. ''An Illustrated History of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: Civil, Political, and Military from its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time, Including Historical Descriptions of Each County in the State, Their Towns, and Industrial Resources''. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: E. M. Gardner, 1880. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=300066&disp=An+illustrated+history+of+the+commonweal%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974.8 H2eg]; (Not available, sent to cataloging) (film [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=300066&disp=An+illustrated+history+of+the+commonweal++ 1697290] item 11.)  


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Stevens, Sylvester Kirby. ''Pennsylvania: The Heritage of a Commonwealth''. 4 vol. West Palm Beach, Florida: The American Historical Company, 1968. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=974.8+H2sp book 974.8 H2sp].)  
Stevens, Sylvester Kirby. ''Pennsylvania: The Heritage of a Commonwealth''. 4 vol. West Palm Beach, Florida: The American Historical Company, 1968. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=974.8+H2sp book 974.8 H2sp].)  
Pennsylvania has the following excellent bibliographic resources for materials on history:


Bining, Arthur C., et al. ''Writing on Pennsylvania History: A Bibliography''. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, 1946. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=204725&disp=Writing+on+Pennsylvania+history%2C+a+bib%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974.8 A3bw].) This and the following book often provide comments about the value of the source being described.  
Bining, Arthur C., et al. ''Writing on Pennsylvania History: A Bibliography''. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, 1946. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=204725&disp=Writing+on+Pennsylvania+history%2C+a+bib%20%20&columns=*,0,0 974.8 A3bw].) This and the following book often provide comments about the value of the source being described.  
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There are also Pennsylvania histories available online. Use a search engine and terms of "Pennsylvania History" to find applicable sites.  
There are also Pennsylvania histories available online. Use a search engine and terms of "Pennsylvania History" to find applicable sites.  
====United States History====
The following are only a few of the many sources that are available:
''The Almanac of American History'', <ref> Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983. ([http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&title=The+Almanac+of+American+History.&pretitle=The+Almanac+of+American+History. FHL book 973 H2alm]) </ref> <ref> [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/9392978&referer=brief_results Worldcat] </ref> This provides brief historical essays and chronological descriptions of thousands of key events in United States history.
''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed'' <ref>'' Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976. ([http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=76529&disp=Dictionary+of+American+history%20%20&columns=*,0,0 FHL book 973 H2ad].)</ref>  <ref> [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/2507380&referer=brief_results Worldcat] </ref> This includes historical sketches on various topics in U.S. history, such as wars, people, laws, and organizations. A snippet view is available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=Lz9WC9EyF08C&q=9780684138565&dq=9780684138565&ei=F4GxSbisHpDMlQSW3Z36BQ&pgis=1 Google books].
''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium'' <ref>'' Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. Springfield, Mass.: G&C Merriam, 1971. ([http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&title=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History%3A+A+Chronological%2C+Geographical%2C+and+Biographical+Survey+and+Compendium&pretitle=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History%3A+A+Chronological%2C+Geographical%2C+and+Biographical+Survey+and+Compendium FHL book 973 H2v]) </ref>  <ref> Limited view at [http://books.google.com/books?id=MVU6DS6Re8gC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History:+A+Chronological,+Geographical,+and+Biographical+Survey+and+Compendium%27&ei=Vn-xSeS6FJDUlQSby81v#PPP13,M1 Google Books] </ref>  <ref> [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History&qt=owc_search Worldcat] </ref> This includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information.
''Writings on American History'' <ref>''Writings on American History'' By American Historical Association, Library of Congress, United States National Historical Publications Commission, Published by KTO Press, 1921 [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=244514&disp=Writings+on+American+history%20%20&columns=*,0,0 FHL book 973 H23w] </ref> <ref> [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Writings+on+American+History&qt=owc_search  Worldcat] </ref> Has the full text available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=mgEPAAAAYAAJ&dq=United+States+Local+Histories+in+the+Library+of+Congress&ei=N3yxSd6pI4K0kATC-qRu Google Books]


== Sources  ==
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